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Beats UNLTD
NEWS
TUESDAY 11 JULY 2006 -- What's goin' on all, been a good minute since we've updated things. Here goes...We've been hard at work on various projects, including our own debut instrumental album "Masks & Façades" which will finally hit later this year! Until then, thanks to the good folks at Soundclick, you can download the prequel to the album via the digital distribution option! Dope, no doubt! So, if you can't wait until Christmas time for the album, quench your thirst for that one of a kind BLACKLIGHT smoothness, right here at the one and only Soundclick!
The prequel tracks are being compiled as we speak and they should be ready for full download @ only $5.99 next TUESDAY JULY 18th! So be ont he lookout!
The Official BLACKLIGHT Site @ http://www.blacklightbeats.com is currently being refreshed and updated by Flames, who has built up a nice graphic design company on the side! He's done flyers, album covers, websites, custom MySpace backgrounds and page design for various clubs, artists and average Joes alike in an attempt to bring creativity back to the forefront of what we all know and love....MUSIC! So, if you're in need of design and/or print, shoot him an email and he'll respond in a flash!
Thanks for the love and support over the years! It means everything to us and we couldn't be more appreciative! THANK YOU! Until next time...
ONE!
The prequel tracks are being compiled as we speak and they should be ready for full download @ only $5.99 next TUESDAY JULY 18th! So be ont he lookout!
The Official BLACKLIGHT Site @ http://www.blacklightbeats.com is currently being refreshed and updated by Flames, who has built up a nice graphic design company on the side! He's done flyers, album covers, websites, custom MySpace backgrounds and page design for various clubs, artists and average Joes alike in an attempt to bring creativity back to the forefront of what we all know and love....MUSIC! So, if you're in need of design and/or print, shoot him an email and he'll respond in a flash!
Thanks for the love and support over the years! It means everything to us and we couldn't be more appreciative! THANK YOU! Until next time...
ONE!
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Beats UNLTD a.k.a Blacklight -- Three products of Texas who met in rapid pursuit of further education. Three cats with the same musical tastes. Three musicians with diverse styles and the gift of versatility. ONE unit with an uncanny ability to craft tracks with vision and heart.
Why this name?
Blacklight: In college we used to replace all of the lights in our dorm room with blacklights, and for other more obvious reasons as well. Suave: The name given by some cats back in the 8th grade to describe his "playa' disposition", stuck with him ever since.
Do you play live?
Most tracks are composed in house. Suave performs regularly! Get @ him for scheduled dates -- soundclick.com/suave --
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
It gives those who love good, quality music a chance to listen before they put their hard earned money into the pockets of those more fortunate. There's been a lot of watered-down material put out in the past couple of years and consumers want to know they're gettin' their money's worth. We feel it helps artists get exposure and forces the industry to re-think their current marketing strategies. In other words, it's a good shift and a wake-up call.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
If the contractual stipulations are on point, we'd be more than happy to ink a production deal. Although, with a decent amount of knowledge, some drive and connections you can make things happen for yourself these days.
Band History:
K.D. "Produce Man" White is a former Kimball High band member who is proficient with both the Baritone and Trombone. His musical knowledge and experience seems unlimited at times. He's by far the illest producer the world has yet to hear. They will soon enough! Marcus "Suave a.k.a. Da Ink-Pen Pimp a.k.a. Suavezilla" Dade will prove to be the lyrical savior of hip-hop one day soon. His versatility and wordplay is enough to make your favorite emcee hit the rewind button more than a few times. Suave gets better with each verse he spits and doesn't seem to be losing momentum anytime soon! Nate "Flames" Smith started out writing 16's to stay sharp mentally when KD showed him an untapped talent and an ear for music and production. From that point he took up producing full-time, but he still picks up the pen when feeling inspired. Collectively Suave and Blacklight feel that they are just as talented as any man, woman, or group in the industry.
Your influences?
Any great artist/producer/beatmaker who transcends their respective genre: Quincy Jones, Dr. Dre, Timbaland, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Pete Rock, The Neptunes, DJ Premier, Jay-Z, Nas, Common, Kanye West, Outkast, Mary J. Blige, Alicia Keys, Jill Scott...take your pick.
Favorite spot?
Dallas/Fort Worth, TEXAS
Equipment used:
Souped up KORG Triton, Reson, Logic, MPC2000XL, Cool Edit Pro
Anything else...?
Please visit http://www.blacklightbeats.com for more info and exclusive tracks!